This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Myanmar unearthed massive 4.2-pound ruby considered more valuable than the country’s largest-ever gemstoneMyanmar ruby discovery: Myanmar has found a massive 11,000-carat ruby in the Mogok region. This gem is considered exceptionally rare and va...
10 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Roll over gold, Indians now gemming to coloured stonesColoured gemstones are gaining popularity among young Indians. Bollywood celebrities and rising gold prices are driving this trend. The Ind...
14 Jun, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
Gem, jewellery industry expects India-EFTA trade deal to boost exportsTrade pact between India and EFTA aims to boost gem and jewellery exports to $1 billion. Duty-free access provided by EFTA nations creates ...
14 Mar, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
Valentine’s Day 2023: Perfect Gemstone gifts based on Zodiac signs for your partner; Check out hereValentine's day is around and we beleive Gemstones based on the zodiac sign of your loved one can be an ideal gift for this beautiful day. ...
06 Feb, 2023, 05.29 PM IST
Some people believe in luck. Others wear gemstones: GemPundit15 Jun, 2021, 08.30 PM IST
‘Tax tweak, farm income boost may lift gold demand’Demand for gold last year had dropped by 9 per cent from 2018 to 690.4 tonnes .
03 Feb, 2020, 12.17 PM IST
Plea to roll back basic import duty on rough stonesBudget 2020 raised the BCD on rough coloured gemstones to 0.5 per cent from nil.
03 Feb, 2020, 10.34 AM IST
Studded jewellery to become costlierA 0.5% customs duty has also been introduced on rough coloured gemstones, rough semi-precious stones, rough synthetic gemstones polished an...
01 Feb, 2020, 09.10 PM IST
Government accredited labs soon to hallmark precious stonesThe department has mooted a separate accreditation body for gemstones as many private labs claiming to certify these jewels have mushroomed...
07 Sep, 2016, 08.19 AM IST
Gemfields eyes 30% market share in India in 3-5 yearsGemfields aims to increase its market share in India by 10 per cent to 30 per cent in the next three-five years.
05 Aug, 2015, 11.23 PM IST
Indian gems and jewellery market worth $ 30.1 billion: ReportThe domestic gems and jewellery market is estimated at $ 30.1 billion, according to a report by coloured gemstone producer Gemfields.
18 Apr, 2013, 07.16 PM IST
- Rising gold prices hit gemstone sales
The gemstone industry feels the heat of rising gold prices as sales drop by 15-20% due to customer resistance.
09 Jul, 2012, 06.07 AM IST
- Rupee impact: Few takers for diamond jewellery as prices soar
The popularity of gemstone and diamond-studded jewellery may dive due to the weak rupee.
22 May, 2012, 06.42 AM IST
- Jaipur Gemstone industry eyes markets in Europe, South Africa
Stung by falling demand from the US, the Rs 2,000-crore gemstone industry here is planning to shift its focus to Latin American, European a...
05 Jan, 2009, 08.14 PM IST
- Jaipur gems expo to showcase emeralds
Connoisseurs of gemstones go crazy about emerald, the green semi-precious gemstone which imparts a touch of royalty.
01 Nov, 2007, 01.01 AM IST